Breakthrough COVID is rare in California
About 7,550 out of more than 19.5 million Californians who were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have contracted the disease, a minuscule percentage that provides strong evidence of the vaccines’ effectiveness, according to state data.
Sonoma Academy wins prestigious AIA environmental award
Sonoma Academy, a private high school, received a prestigious architectural award in New York City for its new Guild and Commons (GAC) building which is a Zero Net Energy and LEED Platinum facility. The award was one of the top 10 in the nation given by the American Institute of Architects for environmentally designed buildings.
Faherty Opens As Council Considers Formula Stores
The new proposal was to expand the formula-free zone one block further into the Downtown Commercial district. McDowell showed a map where a red line marked the border of the proposed formula-free zone; it surrounds most of seven city blocks adjacent to the Plaza, marking a significant expansion of the prohibition zone.
PG&E resource center opens at Guerneville School
As tens of thousands of Sonoma County residents prepare to have their power shut off as part of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) from Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), Guerneville School (14630 Armstrong Woods Drive) is opening its doors to be one of a handful of Community Resource Centers (CRC) throughout the county.
Council to select new mayor, vice mayor at next meeting
At its next meeting on Monday, Dec. 6, the Healdsburg City Council will select the mayor and vice mayor for 2022. The council will also consider approving the local road safety plan and will hear the first reading of an ordinance that proposes to reduce the speed limits by 5 mph on Front Street and Healdsburg Avenue.
Heads of schools prep for challenges
While the Kincade Fire did not damage the number of homes that the 2017’s fires did, its impacts were felt more directly on north county, with the communities of Windsor, Healdsburg and Geyserville being completely evacuated as the fire approached.
Arts & Entertainment
Stage face-off: Revenge vs. rivalry
Local audiences seeking a solid presentation of an American theatrical classic have two very diverse options right now. The Raven Performing Arts Theater hosts Stephen Sondheim’s massive macabre musical, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," while The 222 offers Sam Shepard’s more intimate fraternal drama, "True West." Both run in Healdsburg through Nov. 8.
